Triumphrat

mikeinva · 12-07-2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ru55boy

I'm currently going full-on bobber, airbox is now gone, side panel gone and battery will be hidden in a small ammo pouch bolted on the side. I want exposed pods and will be avoiding rain, but,.. am I right in thinking pods on a u-bend right out in the open is much more effective than behind the carbs/FI unit?

Thanks for the brace tip, a brass bracket is on my list of things to make.

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no air flows best in a stright line being out in the open wont help.

Ru55boy · 12-07-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinva

no air flows best in a stright line being out in the open wont help.

Thanks Mike, a definitive answer!

And yes Retro, too soon!

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skromfols · 12-07-2012, 06:21 PM

Back in high school (in the 60's) I can remember guys putting funnel shaped objects on their carbs and pointing them forward, claiming that at speed the air would be funneled and condensed so you would get a sort of ram air effect. Thinking back on it, that would seem to make them run leaner and might improve power a little at higher speed, but the idea of pointing an air filter into the air when you're blocking the front of the air cleaner, then "bending" the air through a 90 degree intake doesn't sound like a great idea.

I've seen similar systems to this on Harleys, but have no idea how effective they are.

ozbon · 12-07-2012, 06:34 PM

If It was such a good idea, don't you think all the boffins at the factories would have designed the carbs to be facing forward on the engines from the factory?? just saying.....

steventhechef · 12-07-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbo

I'd expect it to wake me up with a cup of tea and a blowjob for that money.

You could always ask the male technician when he arrives to do the install. Sometimes if you don't ask, you don't get

Easy13 · 12-08-2012, 11:00 AM

OK, so I'll be the oddball here: I like the look, it'd be cool on a bobber project, or even a cafe'd bike. Don't know about the performance aspects, but I doubt it would hurt (except in the rain of course). Pricey, but we've all blown a few sheckels on prettybits.

And most cars made since the mid 1980s have the main air inlets piped in through the grille, producing this same pseudo-ramair effect. Who am I to argue with GM, Nissan, etc.?

bobbo · 12-08-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Felony

You always pay a 50% premium from companies that have Corse in their name.

Spoken like a true Ducati owner

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Originally Posted by Retro-Racer

Crikey! You guys are cold. I added the kit after getting a couple of inquires as to availability. Now, who would buy one after reading all of this? I mean, the humility and scorn... I'd rather be a hospital switchboard operator. (too soon?)

/M

No such thing as too soon Mike

bobbo · 12-08-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by steventhechef

You could always ask the male technician when he arrives to do the install. Sometimes if you don't ask, you don't get

Knowing my luck, this would be my technician...

PieMan · 12-08-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro-Racer

I mean, the humility and scorn... I'd rather be a hospital switchboard operator. (too soon?)

/M

LOL, yeah I'd say way too soon!

grzegorz · 12-08-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ru55boy

I'm thinking of doing this set up on my Speedmaster. Would sticking the filters right out in the open make a big difference? And what about silicone hoses instead of stainless? Not stiff enough?

how wide you going to spread you legs with such a thing on your bike????????????